Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford

St Paul's Parish Hall, Garden Street, Stafford ST17 4DD
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9.9 72 Reviews
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford is part of an award-winning nursery group and is an Ofsted Good rated nursery (May 2024).

They provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children to discover and learn through play. The team of dedicated staff are selected to ensure all children's daily needs are catered for in a warm and caring environment.

Their ethos and values are reflected in their staff and their practices to develop an exceptional environment for learning so that children will never cease to grow.

The facility has dedicated nursery spaces for different age ranges, including mobile and non-mobile babies. Each room reflects the seven areas of learning as prescribed in the early years foundation stage and is designed to be accessible to every child.

All children participate in weekly sessions of both yoga and Kidslingo. Calm space yoga will introduce the children to stretches, movements, stories, songs, relaxation and sensory play. Kidslingo is dedicated to teaching languages to young children in a fun and interactive way, using songs, dance, Makaton, games and drama to bring the language to life and inspire little learners.

The freshwater tropical aquarium is a key feature for the pre-School and baby rooms which provides a relaxing and calming environment whilst also providing an enhanced learning experience.

An eye health screening service is also provided for all pre-school children by an in-house optometrist.

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Care Provided by Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Barb Homer (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 79
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford

  • £69.50 for Full Day Sessions (07:30-18:30)
    £42 for Half Day Sessions (07:30-13:00 or 13:00-18:30)

  • All prices are inclusive of breaks, snacks, hot meals, nappies, milk and extra curricular activities such as Kidslingo French
  • Parking

  • Large onsite car park


Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford Reviews (72)

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9.9

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.911) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford has 72 reviews.

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Review from Weronika L (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend. My child is very happy there. She started without English and now she is fluent. She learned English and started learning French. She does a lot of interesting things every day. The teachers are friendly. Food is very healthy and tasty. They have a phone application and I know what
my child is eating and doing. Every day they inform me about steps that she is doing.

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Review from Alima S (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter and I absolutely love this nursery. I love their approach, their facilities and everything is so up to date. I've not had to recommend or fault them for one thing and I would like to say I've had a fair share of experiences with nurseries all over the country. I am a safeguarding practitioner
and I have attention to detail and this nursery meets all of my standards and requirements for my daughter. Staff are friendly and all the children I see via my daughter's attendance seem very happy to be there. Very clean and modern and by far the best nursery I have used.

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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff! Amazing Nursery! My son started at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford at six months old in June 2019. The care and attention to detail from day one gave us complete peace of mind and left us with no doubt that Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford was the ideal nursery for our son. Nothing
is too much trouble for the management team and staff, they are on hand to support whenever it is required. During the coronavirus pandemic, the nursery has gone above and beyond to make sure the environment is safe for children and parents. With excellent communication and new guidelines in place, we were very comfortable to send our son back as soon as the nursery re-opened. Overall, my son is excited to go to nursery in anticipation of what the day is going to bring and he comes away smiling. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford makes it easy for me to leave for work knowing that my son is in the best possible hands.

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Review from Jenny P (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Monkey Puzzle enough, my 18-month-old son has recently started there and I have to say it has changed our whole life as a family. Previously I was trying to balance working from home and childcare, but was understandably a bit apprehensive about him starting nursery in the midst of
the pandemic. I can't praise the staff enough though. The whole team work very very hard to ensure it is a safe and happy environment and my little one has felt at home and settled in really well, right from the outset. He generally loves going and that is a great testament to the fantastic team there. They provide regular updates and photos via their dedicated app so I can see what he is doing during the day which makes me feel so much at ease, they have fantastic opening hours (I don't know any other nurseries locally that are open till 6:30), giving me and other parents the flexibility needed if running late, stuck in traffic etc and their food menus are second to none! Two hot meals a day. Wow!

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Review from Stephanie I (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son recently started at Monkey Puzzle Nursery in Stafford and he absolutely loves it. He has settled in so well and on the days he’s not in nursery he wants to go! He has formed some great relationships with the staff there and thoroughly enjoys the food. I feel that he is well cared for and looked
after when I leave him there. The Famly app that the nursery use is a brilliant way to see what he has been up to during the day as it logs all of his activities, food, sleep etc. It is a good form of communication to have between the nursery and parents, especially during these difficult times. I would definitely recommend Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery.

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Review from Chantelle M (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending Monkey Puzzle since June, he absolutely loves it here. The staff are amazing and always go above and beyond. My little boy has come on leaps and bounds since starting here.
I searched and searched to find a suitable setting for my son. This one ticked all the boxes.
Highly recommend. Such a clean setting, homecooked meals and healthy alternatives.

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Review from Salsabiel H (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having visited a few nursery options, as soon as we walked through the door at Monkey Puzzle we knew this was the place for us. We felt reassured at every step, when walking through the nursery, speaking to the dedicated staff and getting to know about the levels they go to, to ensure the safety and
happiness of the children.
I was initially extremely nervous about sending my daughter to nursery, as she had never been before, but I can honestly say that the experience I have had with a Monkey Puzzle is second to none and puts to rest any initial concerns I may have had. The food variety, the learning opportunities, the open communication between staff and parent, and above all else, the genuine care exhibited by staff is something that really reassured us as parents, that our child is in a truly supportive and safe environment.

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Review from Chantal B (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. Very clean, friendly staff. My son has grown in confidence greatly since starting. They have an app which means you can check your child throughout the day which is reassuring for worried parents. Reasonably priced and everything is included eg: all meals, nappies, sun creams. Great
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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Monkey Puzzle in June this year - having viewed lots of nurseries around Stafford, I went away feeling very deflated and upset. Monkey Puzzle was the last one for us to visit and I can honestly say I loved it. The nursery is extremely clean, tidy and has all new equipment and toys.
The nursery staff are all lovely and have a genuine interest in the children’s development and needs. My daughter is very happy at the nursery, when I come to collect her I can see her laughing and playing and since joining we have had no issues. Since joining the nursery her speech has come on leaps and bounds. At 13 months she is saying a variety of words! I would highly recommend.

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Review from Dorieh K (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found this nursery on facebook and I'm so happy as I can see the change in my son. The nursery is so clean and the staff are very responsible and very kind. The food is always fresh.

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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter, who is almost 2, has been attending Monkey Puzzle for 4 months and I can't say enough good things about it. She is shy with new people and environments but the staff have been excellent in helping her to feel comfortable and she has grown so much in confidence already.
There is a lot
of variety in the activities they do and most weeks they have a different theme. The outside area is great, with a separate space for babies. The food sounds really nice and is all home-cooked, my daughter eats far more at nursery than she does at home! The staff use Famly to keep us up to date with what she has eaten, nappy changes and sleep times during the day and also to record observations, usually with some photos. It's lovely to see what she gets up to at nursery and the staff are excellent at recording what levels she is at with the development stages and what her next steps are. This is a fantastic nursery and by far the best asset is the staff, they are so accommodating and caring.

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are absolutely thrilled with Monkey Puzzle! My daughter has attended here for the last month and we can see a massive change in her too! She is always so happy when we pick her up and all the staff are absolutely brilliant! They're very attentive, informative, caring and professional!


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us informed with her current developments and what her future development aims are... it's just an all-round lovely nursery and I'm glad my daughter will be growing and learning with them.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.911)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.911) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.911 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford is calculated as follows: ( (306 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.911

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 79 number of registered child places is 15.8, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Gaitri

Gaitri Sharma

Job Title: Nursery Owner

Joined: 2019

My name is Gaitri and I am the proud owner of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford. Being a mother to four young children, I am aware how the first years of a child’s life lay the foundation for their future. Children need to read and write, but they also need to learn through play. A well rounded education helps children make the most out of their physical abilities and develops important social skills.


Coming from a teaching background, I appreciate the commitment and dedication required to deliver a positive and enriching learning experience. This shall be the essence of all that we do and is emphasised in our mission statement…


“To develop an exceptional environment for learning so that our children will never cease to grow”


Qualifications, skills & experience:
- Post Graduate Compulsory Education (PGCE) Wolverhampton University
- Masters Graduate, Bournemouth University, Tourism Management and Marketing
- Assistant Director for Travel and Tourism, Uniformed Public Services & Sport and Early Years
- Self-employed Customer Service Training Consultant
- Mother to four children


Barb

Barb Homer

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

Hi, my name is Barb. I have three children, whom I’m very proud of. I have worked within the childcare setting for the past 17 years and strive to achieve children’s best outcomes within the Early


Years sector. I enjoy working alongside parents to ensure we gain the best outcomes for their child/children. I have an extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and management. I find a strong happy team is the structure for a unique learning environment, here at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford we see ourselves as being that first unique step in your child/children’s learning journey.


In my spare time I like to paddle board, kayak and walk mountains.


Qualifications, skills & experience:
- Foundation Degree in Early Years
- Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children
- Paediatric First Aid
- First Aid at Work
- SEN Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Makaton Trained
- Food Safety Level 2
- Mother to three children


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